RUNNING THE RULE: Whatever happened to indirect free-kicks in the box for obstruction?

We ask a UEFA ref to clear up Kevin Kilbane’s Champions League confusion.

Mon, 20 Apr, 2015 - 01:00

Larry Ryan

Late in the first-leg of Atletico-Real Champions League quarter-final first leg, Fernando Torres burst into the Real penalty area, collided with Sergio Ramos and fell to the ground.

Atletico appealed for a penalty but TV3 co-commentator Kevin Kilbane recommended an indirect free-kick in the area for obstruction.

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